tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4017964089428550476Sat, 31 Jan 2015 02:15:12 +0000Redmond Rousers RotaryCommunity ServiceVolunteersWorld PeaceService Above SelfKelly KyleLocal BusinessesRowdy RousersNetworkingGlobalPolioSocial MediaCoup de CascadesEducationHealth careRotaryAdvocatePotential MembersBucket ListCyclingFairwindsCity of RedmondLiteracy project4 way testBicyclingMusicRotary FoundationBike RaceEnd Polio NowFoodGardenGates FoundationGroup Study ExchangeHopelinkFree MealKidsRotary First HarvestUltra Marathon Cycling3rd grade dictionariesDeana HaleMicrosoftREKAfricaBooksLeadershipNorthwest HarvestPolio PlusRAAM qualifierRedmond Neighborhood BlogScott BellWarm CoatssportsFREE coffeeGordon KyleIndiaInfluencial WomenNutritionYouthpeopleworld health organizationAwardsCareersDistrict 5030Marymoor ParkNarayan and JanetRay KlinginsmithRedmond Rousers Rotary FoundationRuss NewmanStudents of the monthWHOWomen in Rotarythe Bill and Melinda Gates FoundationBill GatesDG John MatthewsKatie GinnKing CountyMelinda GatesMick WalshNIDOld Redmond SchoolhousePartners For WorkPeacePresidentRedmond InnRedmond TeensRotarian of the yearRotary Convention 2011Rotary WheelWater projectsWorkbabysittingcoffeedisabilitiesfood driveAutomated External DefibrillatorsAvondale SmilesBlaine MilletBob YoderCarlsbad RotaryCasino nightConflict ResolutionDick's drive InDisaster ReliefFellowshipsHammer NutritionHome of the FutureInfluencial MenJob searchJobs for the disabledJohn W. 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FischerTeal and Toe Ovarian Cancer WalkThey Shall WalkThinkspaceTyler SwangerUnited NationsWomen's health issuesYachtingcookbookfallen heroshistoryradiationsusan g. komen foundationswim marathontsunamiRedmond Rousers Rotaryhttp://www.redmondrousersrotary.org/noreply@blogger.com (Kelly Kyle)Blogger167125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4017964089428550476.post-6338597444524478256Tue, 19 Mar 2013 16:12:00 +00002013-03-19T09:12:28.694-07:00hello!<div dir='ltr'>http://hiregallery.com/wp-content/mod.php?rpjv706sj<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>-----------<br>Jesus saves sinners... and redeems them for valuable prizes!<br> </div>http://www.redmondrousersrotary.org/2013/03/hello.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kelly Kyle)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4017964089428550476.post-8962081583560897533Mon, 24 Dec 2012 10:58:00 +00002012-12-24T02:58:00.362-08:00The Redmond Rousers Rotary closes, Dec 31st, 2012.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GV8qNBGYQ9E/UNg01il5aUI/AAAAAAAAAfo/RqWnxefRW9A/s1600/Redmond+Rousers+COLOR+Logo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GV8qNBGYQ9E/UNg01il5aUI/AAAAAAAAAfo/RqWnxefRW9A/s200/Redmond+Rousers+COLOR+Logo.jpg" width="145" /></a></div>The ENDING of the <a href="http://www.coupdecascades.org/">Redmond Rousers Rotary Club</a> happens officially on Dec 31st 2012. After many attempts to keep the 22 year club in operation, the board of directors finally had to shut it down for low attendance. <br /><br />Kelly Kyle, Past President 2010-2012 said that the club had tried very hard to keep the club operational and thriving for many years. We even lowered the amount of the dues to only $400.00 a year....from over $1200 previously. The economy has taken a toll on peoples spending budgets and time awareness, towards "volunteer projects" too, Kyle says. <br /><br />The Rousers, have faced some AWESOME challenges in their 22 year history, and those are noteworthy. You can find many, many projects listed within these BLOG pages.....But my favorite is still the slum house in Lima Peru....where we spent $3,600 to connect this house in the outskirts of town to running water &amp; sewer for 40 people. The kids and people of that project were so thankful and we were never prouder....of any project. Also the starting of the <a href="http://www.coupdecascades.org/">425 Coup de Cascades Bike race </a>was a wonderful way to donate to POLIO eradication too. <br /><br />To see more go to&nbsp; <a href="http://www.alifebuildinghope.org/">www.alifebuildinghope.org</a>&nbsp;<br />5030&nbsp;district site to connect to more great ROTARY projects in our area.<br /><br />THANKS,<br />Kelly Kyle&nbsp; -&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="mailto:info@redmondrousersrotary.org">info@redmondrousersrotary.org</a> </div>http://www.redmondrousersrotary.org/2012/12/the-redmond-rousers-rotary-closes-dec.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kelly Kyle)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4017964089428550476.post-4772383525735746897Thu, 30 Aug 2012 04:32:00 +00002012-08-29T21:35:18.289-07:00Caroline's storyGlobal healthHealth careInfluencial WomenTeal and Toe Ovarian Cancer WalkWomen's health issuesCarolines' Story - An Ovarian Cancer Suvivor story, that needs to be told<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2_H_lOAm0sM/UD7oM7cHzRI/AAAAAAAAAec/OkO4Q6uroLc/s1600/Teal+Ovarian+Caner+ribbon.gif" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2_H_lOAm0sM/UD7oM7cHzRI/AAAAAAAAAec/OkO4Q6uroLc/s200/Teal+Ovarian+Caner+ribbon.gif" width="136" /></a></div><div class="w-text ">"If only I had known." A common phrase we all think or say on a fairly regular basis. I have one huge "if only I had known." I don't like to think about it everyday, it would make me miserable and you should not live your life with regrets or wishing you had had the benefit of hindsight. However, my "if only I had known" is a driving force behind this Teal and Toe Walk. <a href="http://knowthesymptoms.com/OvarianCancerFactSheet.pdf">Have you guessed it yet? It is, of course "if only I had known the symptoms of ovarian cancer."</a> There I said it. I shall not dwell on it but use it as a positive force to educate others and just maybe help save a life.</div><div class="main-wrapper clearfix"><div class="centralize"><div class="main main-sidebar-none clearfix"><div id="body-wrapper"><section class="webs-content webs-body" data-role="webs-body" id="500d9ad10cf2472c86f55aa3"><div class="webs-parent webs-parent-0"><div class="webs-parent webs-parent-1 webs-col"><div class="webs-bin" id="webs-bin-500d9b200cf2472c86f55aac"><div class="webs-bin-wrap"><div class="webs-container webs-module-text "><div class="webs-text" data-placeholder="Click here to edit text"><br />I was diagnosed with stage 3C ovarian cancer on July 15th, 2010. Prior to that diagnosis I had suffered with symptoms of a bloated abdomen, indigestion, and back ache for months. Yes, months. I did not suspect in the slightest that these symptoms could mean something as serious as cancer. I did not feel ill, just uncomfortable and put it down to menopause and middle age spread (I was 48 at the time). The turning point that drove me to the Ob-Gyn was finding I could not bend over to tie my shoe laces (my abdomen was so bloated and hard but not in a good way) and I knew I wasn't pregnant! I finally managed to tie my laces but whilst walking I struggled to catch my breath. For those of you that know me, you will understand that this is very unusual. I walk a lot.<br /><br />A visit to the Ob-Gyn revealed that yes I was going through menopause (really?) that I did have slightly swollen ovaries and because of my symptoms I should have a vaginal ultrasound. The next day I received a call from the office of the Ob-Gyn stating that I had unusally high protein levels, so I should make an appointment with a Gastroenterologist and would not need the untrasound. (Dare I say it "if only....")<br /><br />So a week later I found myself sitting infront of a Gastroenterologist explaining my symptoms of a bloated abdomen, indigestion, and back ache. He suggested I could have I.B.S., a gluten allergy, or gall stones. I went through a month of tests, pelvic and abdominal scans and ultrasounds. Everything came back negative. Yet I still had these symptoms. What could it be? <br /><br />I finally received a call (the Friday before July 4th weekend holiday) from the office of the Gastroenterologist. Actually it was a voicemail stating that the CAT scan revealed a mass by my pancreas and I would need to go in for a biopsy. Not a voicemail I was happy to listen to and I cannot begin to explain how worried I was that long weekend. I think I might have drank a little too much and not because of the 4th of July celebrations!<br /><br />The following Tuesday I presented myself at the hospital for a biopsy. On returning home the phone was ringing, I answered to be told that my Gastroenterologist had happened to bump into the Oncologist and discussed my case with her. She had told him I needed to go straight back to the hospital and have a Ca125 blood test taken. So that is why I found myself sitting before an Oncologist on July 15th, 2010 being informed my Ca125 number was 3,500 (normal range is 0-35) and that I had stage 3C ovarian cancer. <br /><br />What followed was a blur - the very next day I started chemotherapy. Three months later I had a very successful operation followed by 10 months of chemotherapy, the last being in September 2011. Unfortunately in November my Ca125 started to elevate, and in December I was diagnosed with a recurrance. Another successful surgery followed in January 2012 and then more chemotherapy. I am currently undergoing treatment but am happy to report my Ca125 number is now 29 and "normal". I always hoped Daren would think of me as special but now "normal" is the sweetest word to my ears and how ecstatic I am to be 29 again!<br /><br />I began my story with the words "if only I had known." Seriously, if only I had known the symptoms of ovarian cancer I would have taken myself off to the Doctor so much earlier than I did, and would have been able to advocate for my own health. If only the health professionals I came in contact with had known the symptoms I would have been diagnosed so much sooner. My mission now is to educate and spread the word to as many people as possible (and not just women) about the symptoms of this dreadful disease. Thankfully this journey has lead me to two lovely ladies, Joan and her twin sister Jean, co-founders of O&amp;BCA. I am so happy to be involved with this charity and feel lucky to be part of a program run by O&amp;BCA called Survivors Educating Students. Telling my story to student nurse practitioners is a vital part of my healing process and a great weapon to combat the "if only I had known the symptoms of ovarian cancer" demon. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MafodcYfVjA/UD7oauRbZdI/AAAAAAAAAek/REd4m1SQIdU/s1600/Teal+and+toe+shoe.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MafodcYfVjA/UD7oauRbZdI/AAAAAAAAAek/REd4m1SQIdU/s1600/Teal+and+toe+shoe.jpg" /></a></div><br />As a two year, two times ovarian cancer survivor I invite you to join me on the <a href="http://www.tealandtoeforovariancancer.webs.com/register">First Annual Teal and Toe Walk</a> and help raise awareness for a somewhat overlooked cancer. Please support Joan and her wonderful charity. A big hug and a huge thank you!</div></div></div></div></div></div></section><br /></div></div></div></div></div>http://www.redmondrousersrotary.org/2012/08/carolines-story-ovarian-cancer-suvivor.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kelly Kyle)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4017964089428550476.post-8246637512167789634Wed, 22 Aug 2012 06:24:00 +00002012-08-21T23:24:14.073-07:00BicyclingBike RaceChris RagsdaleCoup de CascadesCyclingDave PrestonDeana HaleHammer NutritionMick WalshPolioRAAM qualifierthe Bill and Melinda Gates FoundationUltra Marathon CyclingCOUP de CASCADES – Washington State’s only RAAM qualifier<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KzP2mhY5gNw/UDR3jEOWjrI/AAAAAAAAAeA/kSgVHnJBk7E/s1600/Race+Participants+2012.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KzP2mhY5gNw/UDR3jEOWjrI/AAAAAAAAAeA/kSgVHnJBk7E/s1600/Race+Participants+2012.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="239" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KzP2mhY5gNw/UDR3jEOWjrI/AAAAAAAAAeA/kSgVHnJBk7E/s320/Race+Participants+2012.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="320" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">L to R: Larry Denke, Mick Walsh, Chris Ragsdale, Dave Preston</td></tr></tbody></table></a>The 2<sup>nd</sup> annual Coup de Cascades took off with an official whistle and cheers from spectators early Saturday morning at 7:29 am Aug 18<sup>th </sup>2012. It is the only Ultra Marathon Cycling RAAM Race in Washington State. <br /><br />The <a href="http://www.coupdecascades.org/">Coup de Cascades</a> is a 425 mile bicycle race route, through the Cascade Mountains, making it a RAAM qualifier. <a href="http://www.raceacrossamerica.org/">Race Across America or RAAM</a> as it is known, has been deemed the “toughest bike race in the world”, according to some.<br /><br />RAAM owner and past racer, Fred Bothling visited the Redmond Rousers Rotary Club, who are the owners and sponsors of the Coup de Cascades. He said, “the area is ripe for road racing. It’s the perfect area to train for all terrains”. With the total elevation gain of over 24,000 feet, it is an adventure to say the least. The views and overlooks are spectacular.<br /><br />In November of 2011, Bothling was here to give the great news. According to all the documents submitted in their 1<sup>st</sup> race on Sept 24 &amp; 25, 2011 the Coup de Cascades is now officially a RAAM qualifier. The hard work has paid off. The Rousers earned the RAAM worthy title. “We get to use their name and logos for the event” say Kyle, “that’s huge”.<br /><br />Kelly Kyle the co-founder and Race Director of the Coup de Cascades, decided to officiate again this year from the road. “I did it solo this year, and it turned out to be a great experience. I was not disappointed or bored at anytime during the race. I feel this event could turn out to be the greatest bike race in Washington state”, says Kyle, past President of the Redmond Rousers Rotary Club. The terrain and the scope of this race all make up to be one heck of a field for athletes who love a challenge.<br /><br />This year’s Solo winner was Mick Walsh with a time of 28 hours and 47 minutes. Almost 1.5 hours faster than last year’s race. The 2-man team made up of Dave Preston &amp; Chris Ragsdale was won in 23 hours and 1 minute. Larry Denke, from Kennewick, Wa. entered the solo division, and made it 270 miles before leaving the race near Lake Chelan. The Coup de Cascades 425 mile RACE, the 100 mile Century &amp; the 50 mile ½ century RIDES are all fundraisers for the Rousers, so the money collected goes to charities to help others locally and globally. Rotary helps kids and families and is the largest service organization in the world. There are over 1.2 million Rotarians helping others just like the Redmond Rousers do.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YwfYf-20PTM/UDR4NuOHI0I/AAAAAAAAAeI/ZMiZ73_tCb4/s1600/Rousers+Official+Work+Team.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YwfYf-20PTM/UDR4NuOHI0I/AAAAAAAAAeI/ZMiZ73_tCb4/s320/Rousers+Official+Work+Team.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />“All the local volunteers and club members had a wonderful time helping and being a part of something really big”, said Deana Hale with Edward Jones Investments, a sponsor of this year’s race. Another big sponsor for the Coup de Cascades this year was <a href="http://www.hammernutrition.com/">HAMMER nutrition</a>. They provided lots of products for the goodies bags for all the Racers and our century Riders too. Thanks to Redmond Inn &amp; <a href="http://www.wom10.com/">WOM 10</a> for also supporting the Coup de Cascades for its 2<sup>nd</sup> year.<br /><br />Polio is a disease that knows no boundaries. It’s still a big concern for all kids around the world. It can spread like wildfire. “With a non-vaccine climate growing in the USA, and globally, we might find ourselves at risk if we do not eradicate this thing NOW”, say Kyle. “It’s a virus that lives inside you that once you have it, it never goes away. It can have a devastating effect on people and even cause death in some. Most are horribly disfigured and then can’t walk, leaving them a burden on their families”.<br /><br />Polio in North America and most of the world has been wiped out for many years, but it still exists in 3 countries around the world. In Afghanistan, Pakistan &amp; Nigeria, the small villages and mountainous regions are tough to get into because of religious reason, fighting and war. Polio could come back if it is not 100 % eradicated. Our mission in the Redmond Rousers Rotary is to help get it totally eradicated off the earth. It’s been Rotary’s vision and plan for the last 25 years. Rotary has great partners like the World Health Organization, UNICEF &amp; the Bill &amp; Melinda Gates Foundation who make the job at hand easier. Let’s all help to get this done and past us. Let’s <a href="http://www.endpolio.org/">END POLIO NOW</a>. Go to the Coup de Cascades website <a href="http://www.coupdecascades.org/">www.coupdecascades.org</a> for more info and how to help volunteer or sign up for next year’s 425 mile RACE or the local 50 and 100 mile RIDES.</div>http://www.redmondrousersrotary.org/2012/08/coup-de-cascades-washington-states-only.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kelly Kyle)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4017964089428550476.post-2064255979210150301Thu, 09 Aug 2012 16:06:00 +00002012-08-09T09:06:53.913-07:00AdvocateBicyclingBike RaceCoup de CascadesCyclingEnd Polio NowGates FoundationHammer NutritionKelly KyleMick WalshNutritionRAAM qualifierRotaryUltra Marathon CyclingAUG 18 & 19 2012 Coup de Cascades - New RAAM qualifier in Redmond. Wa.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BFAivP6DiCs/UCPc9zReGgI/AAAAAAAAAbs/vL7AYJMGWGo/s1600/0024.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BFAivP6DiCs/UCPc9zReGgI/AAAAAAAAAbs/vL7AYJMGWGo/s1600/0024.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BFAivP6DiCs/UCPc9zReGgI/AAAAAAAAAbs/vL7AYJMGWGo/s320/0024.jpg" width="320" /></a>Things in Redmond are picking up speed, like the New RAAM Qualifier, Coup de Cascades. For those of you who do not know what RAAM is, it is "Race Across America", the hardest Bicycle race in the world.&nbsp;RAAM is 3000 miles of blood, sweat, and tears....A race, from Oceanside California, to Annapolis, Maryland. So, you have to prove yourself, before they just let you ride in this race, that's where our "Qualifier", the <a href="http://www.coupdecascades.org/">COUP DE CASCADES</a>, comes in. This photo is the 1st winner of the Coup de Cascades 2011, Mick Walsh, and his crew. <br /><br />This is&nbsp;the 2nd year of this race, and the&nbsp;1st as being a qualifier, and&nbsp;it's already doubling what&nbsp;they did last year.&nbsp;The 1st year&nbsp;they had 22 participants, and&nbsp;they hope to have 40-50 this year.&nbsp;&nbsp;The event starts and ends at Mr. Crampy's multisport just east of the back entrance to Marymoor park. And this year a new sponsor jumped onboard, to support this race, <a href="http://www.hammernutrition.com/">HAMMER NUTRITION</a>. There's&nbsp;a&nbsp; long&nbsp;list of admirers and new people joining the Coup de Cascades&nbsp;FAN page, on Facebook, all the time. Even BICYCLE PAPER, has us listed on their event calendar, this year too. <a href="http://www.bicyclepaper.com/events/14596-Coup-de-Cascades-425">http://www.bicyclepaper.com/events/14596-Coup-de-Cascades-425</a><br /><br />"When people find out about this event, they love it", says Co-founder, Kelly Kyle a Redmond Rousers Rotary Club Member. "This Ultra Marathon bike race is just what&nbsp;Washington State needed", says other Co-founder, Shannon Henery.&nbsp; Both women sat down for coffee one day in April 2011 and came up with the name and idea for this race, and said, "let's do it". With Shannon's racing experience &amp;&nbsp;knowledge and the Rotary Club's knowhow and support, this event is sure to be a classic and a winner for everyone. You can Ride or Race....and everyone is happy. <br /><br />So, RACE 425 miles...solo or in a team,&nbsp;with your own SAG crew, or you can leisurely RIDE in a 50 or 100 mile supported ride. Both events are to raise money to <a href="http://www.endpolio.org/">END POLIO</a>. Rotary International has been committed to&nbsp;ENDING POLIO&nbsp;for over 25 years. Polio is almost completely gone, except in 3 countries, Afhanistan, Pakistan, and Nigeria. There are less than 200 live cases left in the world, but this is not good enough to stop there. POLIO is contagious and can spread like wild fire....running through communities and villages killing and maming children who are not protected from this virus. If left at this stage, it could completely comeback and kill hundreds of thousands every year. The message is simple, "We can't stop till it is done and gone from this earth. The children of the world are counting on us to do it...for them", says Kelly Kyle a strong advocate and supporter of the END POLIO campaign. <br /><br />You might be asking....How can&nbsp;I help?.....you can volunteer to help the Redmond Rousers Rotary Club at various water stations or registration, or donate money to&nbsp;the cause. You can RIDE or RACE in the Coup de Cascades and help save a life.&nbsp;You can help spread the message: <em>HELP&nbsp;1.2 million Rotarians all over the world, along with the WHO, CDC, UNICEF and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, to Eradicate Polio, once and for all, Let's&nbsp;remove POLIO&nbsp;from the earth. Only once before, have humans done this....to a disease.&nbsp;This is a HUGE task...we need the whole world to care about POLIO, to get it done.</em> <br /><br />PLEASE help us support the <a href="http://www.redmondrousers.com/">Redmond Rousers Rotary</a>, and the Coup de Cascades. </div>http://www.redmondrousersrotary.org/2012/08/aug-18-19-2012-coup-de-cascades-new.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kelly Kyle)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4017964089428550476.post-3159904974012963714Wed, 27 Jun 2012 19:25:00 +00002012-06-27T12:25:45.642-07:003rd grade dictionariesCity of RedmondDerby DaysEnd Polio Nowfood driveHopelinkHot Buttered CornNorthwest HarvestOld Redmond FirehousePartners For WorkRedmond TeensRowdy RousersSWEET CORN....for a great cause... KIDS!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oKoc_OXSN7c/TDTl1TvB9NI/AAAAAAAAAFQ/Me0FmNFmzK4/s1600/Blog+Banner+updated+apples.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="80" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oKoc_OXSN7c/TDTl1TvB9NI/AAAAAAAAAFQ/Me0FmNFmzK4/s400/Blog+Banner+updated+apples.png" width="400" /></a></div>Come to the ANNUAL Derby Days celebration this year.....and&nbsp;visit our ROWDY ROUSERS at&nbsp;our <a href="http://www.redmondrousers.com/">Redmond Rousers ROTARY</a> Food Booth this year to help out the kids in our community. Buy our,&nbsp; HOT BUTTERED, Local SWEET corn, ready for you to eat. Only $3.00 per ear....&nbsp; We will have lots of&nbsp;water, pop, chips, and lots of yummy spices for the corn...with plenty of napkins. <br /><br /><strong>Supporting us, means supporting the community and all we do:</strong> From gardening at Hopelink for the residents...helping&nbsp;<a href="http://www.endpolio.org/">ERADICATING POLIO</a>, to scholarships for college transition classes, to literacy programs like 3rd grade dictionaries, Partners For WORK, and supporting Karen at <a href="http://www.projectamigo.org/">Project Amigo</a>, feeding the homeless &amp; hungry, and working at <a href="http://www.nwharvest.org/">N.W. Harvest</a> repacking thousands of lbs of bulk food, to <a href="http://www.redmond.gov/ParksRecreation/Teens/">feeding the teens every quarter at the Old Redmond Teen Center</a>. <br /><br /><strong><span style="color: blue;">WE are a BUSY, energetic&nbsp;and thriving club.... <em><span style="font-size: large;">"we make a difference"</span></em></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">See president gordon, </span><a href="mailto:gtkyle53@msn.com"><span style="font-size: small;">gtkyle53@msn.com</span></a> </span></strong><br /></div>http://www.redmondrousersrotary.org/2012/06/sweet-cornfor-great-cause-kids.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kelly Kyle)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4017964089428550476.post-4060598284867256719Tue, 26 Jun 2012 22:00:00 +00002012-07-19T11:22:18.827-07:00Bucket ListCommunity ServiceEducationFairwindsFREE coffeeFree MealLocal BusinessesMicrosoftNintendoPushing BoundariesRedmond Neighborhood BlogRedmond Rousers RotaryStarbucksCheck us out ....see why WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZWsmeFBlFGo/T-pEb0JSYxI/AAAAAAAAAa8/g5r4OXRbg5M/s1600/earth-day1%5B1%5D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZWsmeFBlFGo/T-pEb0JSYxI/AAAAAAAAAa8/g5r4OXRbg5M/s1600/earth-day1%5B1%5D.jpg" /></a></div>We NOW meet at IXTAPA Mexican Restaurant, <br />22350 - N.E. Marketplace Dr. on Redmond Ridge. <br /><a href="mailto:info@redmondrousersrotary.org">info@redmondrousersrotary.org</a>&nbsp; or&nbsp;&nbsp; 425-765-5433 for more info. <br />Call:&nbsp; President Gordon Kyle<br /><br />Interested in becoming a part of HELPING OTHERS, Sevice Above Self...&nbsp;and VOLUNTEERING ??? &nbsp;What's on YOUR bucket list..??? at the&nbsp;<a href="http://www.redmondrousers.com/">REDMOND ROUSERS ROTARY CLUB</a>.&nbsp; "We Make a Difference".&nbsp; You will leave with a renewed sense of giving back and how we are helping our <a href="http://www.redmondrousersrotary.org/2010/06/our-first-posting-test.html">REDMOND community to grow</a>.&nbsp; We are all about the Community..and it's surrounding neighbors in Duval, Carnation, Fall City and eastside areas with businesses, organizations and residents.&nbsp; We also have many <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugjZR0Fo0n0">international opportunities</a> that we participate in as well.&nbsp; Our newest fundraiser, the 425 mile Coup de Cascades cycling RACE or RIDE, is awesome.&nbsp; <a href="http://www.coupdecascades.org/">www.CoupdeCascades.org</a> is all about ENDING POLIO worldwide. <br />Dues are only $250.00 a year, and the&nbsp;Rotary calendar year...is July1st, through&nbsp;June 30th.&nbsp;Prices for&nbsp;dinner&nbsp;are about $10.00 per meal..per week...pay as you go...it is TACO tuesdays...and .99 tacos. YEAH!&nbsp;&nbsp; Membership does have it's benefits.<br /><br />We also have a variety of <a href="http://www.redmondrousers.com/">speakers</a> that care about the area and are concerned for the world....JOIN US.&nbsp; Bring some business cards.&nbsp; </div>http://www.redmondrousersrotary.org/2012/06/check-us-out-see-why-we-make-difference.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kelly Kyle)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4017964089428550476.post-8546309251701870069Tue, 26 Jun 2012 09:27:00 +00002012-06-26T15:49:24.837-07:00MusicMusic for LifeNarayan and JanetRotarians of the QuarterRotaryRotary AcademyVolunteersWorld PeaceFollow your BLISS - Narayan & Janet<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Lyn4utzS9hg" width="425"></iframe><br /><br />The Dynamic sounds of <a href="http://www.narayanjanet.com/">Narayan &amp; Janet</a> have made there CD a hot seller. Their next Concert at Soul food books is on JULY 13th, yes, friday the 13th...at 8pm. Part of the Derby Days festival.&nbsp; We appreciate all the wonderful work they do and all their musical talents. As they create "Peace through Service" thay are sensational everywhere they go. Janet Is now our club's NEW Secretary and can be reached at <a href="mailto:youreloved@narayanjanet.com">youreloved@narayanjanet.com</a>&nbsp;&nbsp; <br /><br />Both N &amp; J are <a href="http://www.redmondrousers.com/">Redmond Rousers in our Rotary club</a> in lil ole, Redmond, Wa. Our Food Booth at Derby Days is on Friday &amp; Saturday...come see us. Saturday N&amp;J will be at the Peace through Service booth. <br /><br />Volunteering and being active in their&nbsp;community is what they love to do.&nbsp;Both Narayan &amp; janet recieved the Rotarian of the quarter awards last year. Narayan for&nbsp;2nd Q. Oct, Nov, Dec. 2011...&nbsp;And...Janet for 4th Q. April, May, June 2012. &nbsp;THANKS!<br /><br /></div>http://www.redmondrousersrotary.org/2011/05/follow-your-bliss-narayan-janet.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kelly Kyle)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4017964089428550476.post-3475261676299215860Sun, 24 Jun 2012 17:41:00 +00002012-06-24T13:05:09.954-07:00AdvocateBlaine MilletCommunity ServiceLeadershipNetworkingRedmond Rousers RotarySocial MediaWorkWe have a "Silver Bullet"...do you?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6M928cVd1YY/T-dRE2mCZQI/AAAAAAAAAag/cPWpCVrdlEs/s1600/Silver-Bullet-with-tagline%5B1%5D.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6M928cVd1YY/T-dRE2mCZQI/AAAAAAAAAag/cPWpCVrdlEs/s200/Silver-Bullet-with-tagline%5B1%5D.png" width="200" /></a></div>We have a SILVER BULLET....do you?&nbsp;&nbsp; WHAT does that even mean?&nbsp; No, it's not a smoking gun, but it could be&nbsp;your "secret weapon" of sorts..... <a href="http://www.wom10.com/your-new-silver-bullet-are-you-using-it/">click here on this link to WOM 10's Social media sight to read more about SILVER BULLETS...</a><br /><br />Well in the business world is is linked to asking for,&nbsp;a favor. Social Media is a kind of, Silver Bullet. We get noticed by our advocates and friends without even having to ASK for something...but people are responding to our ASK... if we do so. <br /><br />Thanks.....<a href="http://www.redmondrousers.com/"> the Redmond Rousers Rotary</a>...has a new SILER BULLET...YOU!&nbsp; How can you help us, &amp; how can we help you. Contact us on a&nbsp;way YOU can help us, in our communities, and the world we ALL live in. "We ALL make a Difference".<br /><br /><a href="http://www.biltmoreinspirations.com/kellykyle">Kelly Kyle</a><br />Personal&nbsp;Shopper &amp; Home Inspired, Designer<br />425-765-5433<br /><a href="mailto:info@RedmondRousersRotary.org">info@RedmondRousersRotary.org</a><br /><br /></div>http://www.redmondrousersrotary.org/2012/06/we-have-silver-bulletdo-you.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kelly Kyle)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4017964089428550476.post-3187197705710025247Thu, 21 Jun 2012 23:51:00 +00002012-06-21T16:51:20.293-07:00Community ServiceCoup de CascadesFoodGordon KyleIxtapaMeetingsNetworkingRedmond Rousers RotaryRotary's New year, July 2012 - June 2013<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aly0KzGE_zo/T-OxlNNaoaI/AAAAAAAAAaU/RoBTGjZD8xw/s1600/DSC_0640.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aly0KzGE_zo/T-OxlNNaoaI/AAAAAAAAAaU/RoBTGjZD8xw/s1600/DSC_0640.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aly0KzGE_zo/T-OxlNNaoaI/AAAAAAAAAaU/RoBTGjZD8xw/s200/DSC_0640.JPG" width="141" /></a>SUPER- DUPER..... Let's start the NEW Rotary year 2012-2013 with new vigor. <a href="http://www.redmondrousers.com/">The Redmond Rousers Rotary Club</a> invites all Redmond people to come see us at our new location TUESDAYS....at IXTAPA at Redmond Ridge. 5-6pm dinner &amp; happy hour. Meeting and speakers at 6-7pm. <br /><br />President Gordon Kyle, who takes over July 1, 2012,&nbsp;can be reached at <a href="mailto:gtkyle53@msn.com">gtkyle53@msn.com</a>&nbsp; for any questions you might have. Let's support the kids and families who need the ROTARY club now. Pledge your support by joining us on Tuesday evenings,&nbsp;or make a financial contribution to help others....and to our community projects. One of those projects is our <a href="http://www.coupdecascades.org/">Coup de Cascades</a> on Aug 18th &amp; 19th. Sign up to ride or race...to make a difference in the world. Proceeds go to the Rousers' foundation and a portion will go to the END POLIO NOW campaign and global eradication.</div>http://www.redmondrousersrotary.org/2012/06/rotarys-new-year-july-2012-june-2013.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kelly Kyle)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4017964089428550476.post-864544832280863670Wed, 13 Jun 2012 18:11:00 +00002012-06-13T11:11:12.079-07:00Annual Rouser Awards DinnerAwardsBBQ DinnerRedmond Rousers RotaryRotaryAnnual AWARDS Dinner for the Redmond Rousers Rotary club<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UAMDIPn9Qqs/TeUY-GkR3XI/AAAAAAAAAS4/UGVXQd4cbMg/s1600/Rotary+Wheel+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UAMDIPn9Qqs/TeUY-GkR3XI/AAAAAAAAAS4/UGVXQd4cbMg/s1600/Rotary+Wheel+3.jpg" /></a></div><strong>Our 22nd Annual AWARDS dinner&nbsp;is Tuesday, JUNE 19th 2012.</strong> Dinner is 10.00 p/p pre-paid or $15.00 at the door of Gordon&nbsp;&amp; Kelly Kyle's home at Ames Lake in Redmond. Our menu consists of BBQ Ribs, Baked Chicken, Cole slaw, CornBread, Baked Beans, and Ice Cream for dessert.... bring your family and join us.... PLEASE RSVP...so we know how much food to prepare.<br /><br />contact Kelly at:&nbsp; <a href="mailto:info@RedmondRousersRotary.org">info@RedmondRousersRotary.org</a>&nbsp; for more info. <br /><br />On JULY 10th, 2012 we will be moving to a new location.... <a href="http://www.redmondridge.com/retail.asp">IXTAPA, at Redmond Ridge</a>. We will have HAPPY HOUR &amp; DINNER at 5-6pm and then the meeting and a speaker...at 6-7pm. Please come see us and let's have some fun....President Gordon's 1st night will be the 10th of July. The room will hold 50 people..so let's all show him some ROWDY ROUSER...love!<br /></div>http://www.redmondrousersrotary.org/2012/06/annual-awards-dinner-for-redmond.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kelly Kyle)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4017964089428550476.post-2144209686376086519Wed, 30 May 2012 09:14:00 +00002012-06-13T09:19:15.715-07:00Bucket ListGlobalRotary FoundationService Above SelfTravelWorld PeaceLisbon, Portugal...Rotary International Convention in 2013<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-iGoxqCuVW88/T8XmO4stiLI/AAAAAAAAAaE/NmA95aIsiac/s1600/WELCOME+with+flowers.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="88" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-iGoxqCuVW88/T8XmO4stiLI/AAAAAAAAAaE/NmA95aIsiac/s200/WELCOME+with+flowers.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>Come to Lisbon Portugal in June 2013..... see what <a href="http://www.rotary.org/">ROTARY</a> is doing in the world, to help others. Be a part of the culture and FUN! Become a ROTARIAN, today to support your community. Contact the <a href="http://www.redmondrousers.com/">Redmond Rousers Rotary</a> for more info on HOW to become a Rotarian in your hometown. <a href="mailto:info@redmondrousersrotary.org">info@redmondrousersrotary.org</a>&nbsp; </div>http://www.redmondrousersrotary.org/2012/05/lisbon-portugalrotary-international.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kelly Kyle)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4017964089428550476.post-6261028575563416087Sun, 13 May 2012 08:16:00 +00002012-05-30T09:58:43.548-07:00Community ServiceGordon KyleKelly KylePeacePotential MembersPresidentRedmond Rousers RotaryService Above SelfWashington StateWorld PeaceI am a writer - therefore I write<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jM9xIyw6fU0/T5kFR8tj5PI/AAAAAAAAAZo/4jIcsvzQaPc/s1600/PEACE.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="195" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jM9xIyw6fU0/T5kFR8tj5PI/AAAAAAAAAZo/4jIcsvzQaPc/s200/PEACE.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>"I am a writer....therefore, I write". This&nbsp;has been&nbsp;my story and mantra for the past 2 years with the <a href="http://www.redmondrousers.com/">Redmond Rousers Rotary Club</a>. Our BLOG has been a vision into our future...and our past. Our legacy,&nbsp;our stories, our community, the local&nbsp;service projects, international projects and our members have been well served...and we continue to grow. Membership is only $125.00 per quarter/ $500.00 per year....join in....BE A ROTARY LEADER in the best way possible doing.....&nbsp;<strong><u><a href="http://www.rotary.org/en/aboutus/joiningrotary/benefitsofrotary/Pages/ridefault.aspx">Service ABOVE Self.</a></u>&nbsp;</strong><br /><br />Our new Theme for next year 2012-2013, is "PEACE though SERVICE". I think this is something everyone can relate to. Join the new Club President Gordon Kyle, as he continues to do Service in our community. <br /><br />Our Meetings are now held on TUESDAYS at the <a href="http://www.redmond.gov/ParksRecreation/FacilityRentals/OldRedmondSchoolhouseCommunityCenter/">OLD&nbsp;Redmond Schoolhouse at 16600 - N.E. 80th in Downtown Redmond</a>..... 2 blocks Behind FRANKIE'S Pizza. Come find us...in Rm#05, let's break bread &amp; have dinner together and get to know your community members.&nbsp;&nbsp;Find out how to do some GOOD STUFF together for others. <br /><br />Thanks,<br />Kelly Kyle - 425-765-5433 cell<br />Redmond Rousers Rotary&nbsp; - 2 term, Club President <br />July 1st,&nbsp;2010 - June 30th, 2012<br /><strong>District 5030 "Rotarian of the YEAR - 2011"</strong><br /><a href="mailto:blondee7333@hotmail.com">blondee7333@hotmail.com</a> </div>http://www.redmondrousersrotary.org/2012/04/i-am-writer-therefore-i-write.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kelly Kyle)016600 NE 80th St, Redmond, WA 98052, USA47.6750154 -122.119544847.6723424 -122.1244803 47.6776884 -122.1146093tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4017964089428550476.post-5177935690002410330Fri, 27 Apr 2012 04:36:00 +00002012-04-26T01:28:03.227-07:00GlobalMusicRedmond Rousers RotarySocial MediaWorld PeaceHow can you be A Better Man...sing along! pass it on....<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><object height="344" style="background-image: url(&quot;http://i2.ytimg.com/vi/a6cX61oNsRQ/hqdefault.jpg&quot;);" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/a6cX61oNsRQ&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/a6cX61oNsRQ&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1" width="425" height="344" allowscriptaccess="never" allowfullscreen="true" wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"></embed></object><br />Once again I have found another&nbsp;music video that screams peace, understanding...<a href="http://www.rotary.org/en/AboutUs/Pages/ridefault.aspx">hope to all people</a>. In this world of social media, how CAN you become a better man...or woman. Look at the&nbsp;smiles the video shows us. We can all care about each other...love, life, being happy. When you pass&nbsp;it on and on and on you create a new change, a global peace an understanding, that all people are equal. <br /><br />To BE... the change you want to see in the WORLD...... Start with yourself!<br />Tell a friend to come see our BLOG.... forward it...share it, pass it on. Thank you from the Redmond Rousers Rotary Club..... <strong><a href="http://www.redmondrousersrotary.org/p/redmond-rousers-not-your-grandpas-club.html">WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE!</a>..... you can too!</strong></div>http://www.redmondrousersrotary.org/2010/08/how-can-you-be-better-mansing-along.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kelly Kyle)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4017964089428550476.post-6623799090402662155Sun, 08 Apr 2012 08:14:00 +00002012-04-08T01:14:11.924-07:00AdvocatedisabilitiesDistrict 5030Partners For WorkMaking it Work - a story of determination & hope<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><a href="http://youtu.be/Xkvalhd7qoA">http://youtu.be/Xkvalhd7qoA</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; CLICK to see the "Making it work" video.<br /><br />Many Thanks go out to DON PORTER, formerly of King 5 News...for the AWESOME footage and stories of people with disabilities. &nbsp;MAKING IT WORK is a video that tells the other story, of people who are working and getting the job done. <br /><br />We would like to take the time to thank JESSE for his hard work and dedication at the ROTARY Club of Redmond Rousers. He puts the signs out on the sidewalk, sets up the banners and flags of the world, greets people at the door, and even picks the winning doorprize ticket every Tuesday. Jesse is part of Rotary District 5030's Partners for Work, program. He is a super guy and learns very fast. <br /><br />So, now that you know Jesse is here to GREET you.... come on over and say HELLO to all of us. We are just waiting to say HELLO to you too. Dinner every Tuesday night is only $5.00 <br /><br /><br /></div>http://www.redmondrousersrotary.org/2012/04/making-it-work-story-of-determination.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kelly Kyle)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4017964089428550476.post-4237025965396286138Thu, 22 Mar 2012 18:58:00 +00002012-03-22T12:12:28.837-07:00AdvocatecoffeeFellowshipsInfluencial MenInfluencial WomenLeadershipLocal BusinessesNetworkingpeopleAre you NETWORKING like a professional?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-h54LfuGaEg0/T2t1ox50CxI/AAAAAAAAAZQ/56Uo5TMsoME/s1600/Business+people.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-h54LfuGaEg0/T2t1ox50CxI/AAAAAAAAAZQ/56Uo5TMsoME/s200/Business+people.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>Professional <a href="http://www.wom10.com/">NETWORKING</a>&nbsp;can be&nbsp;fun &amp; rewarding. Anyone who likes people, likes to hear&nbsp;new dynamic stories about people who are "getting the job done", usually loves to network.&nbsp; I like to think of networking as a modern day&nbsp;jousting competition. You talk, they talk, you talk, they talk....etc, collect a business card, &amp; move on to the next person to meet in the room. If it's done right, no one gets hurt. I personally&nbsp;think it is FUN and <a href="http://www.biltmoreinspirations.com/kellykyle">here's my personal networking site</a> to view. But I LOVE talking to&nbsp;people. Some people do not like&nbsp;networking at all. What are YOUR thoughts on this subject?<br /><br />HOW do YOU do your&nbsp;NETWORKING?... let me know....I'd like to BLOG about it here. Leave me an&nbsp; e-message&nbsp;or let's talk face to face over a cup of coffee. <a href="mailto:blondee7333@hotmail.com">blondee7333@hotmail.com</a>&nbsp; or <a href="mailto:info@RedmondRousersRotary.org">info@RedmondRousersRotary.org</a>&nbsp; </div>http://www.redmondrousersrotary.org/2012/03/are-you-networking-like-professional.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kelly Kyle)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4017964089428550476.post-2840744089178671244Sat, 07 Jan 2012 18:37:00 +00002012-01-07T10:40:05.962-08:00Community ServicePolioPolio PlusRedmond Rousers RotaryRowdy RousersSocial Mediasportsswim marathonVolunteersWorld PeaceYouthMaking a SPLASH.... with ROTARY....help us END POLIO NOW.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7KOB8E051sM/TwiRbX29h-I/AAAAAAAAAYs/ZMhPySOKJCc/s1600/end-polio-now-pin%255B1%255D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7KOB8E051sM/TwiRbX29h-I/AAAAAAAAAYs/ZMhPySOKJCc/s200/end-polio-now-pin%255B1%255D.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, &quot;Times New Roman&quot;, serif; font-size: large;">Rotary Global Swimarathon makes a splash worldwide&nbsp; </span></strong><br />Swimmers of all abilities, everywhere, are being urged to take the plunge and help raise money to eradicate polio. The Rotary Global Swimarathon (RGS), devised by the Rotary Club of Grantham, has set the challenge to everyone to “grab their goggles”.<br />On the 25th of February 2012 participants from all six continents of the world will be represented, including Great Britain and Ireland, Argentina, South Africa, Australia, Philippines, USA and New Zealand.<br />All will dive in with the aim of supporting End Polio Now and setting a new Guinness World Record. To achieve this, each participating swimmer needs to complete 100 metres between 1200 and 1300 GMT. The challenge is to record as many swimmers as possible, all swimming simultaneously, wherever they are in the world, in that one hour.<br />The event has also attracted high profile supporters including two global event ambassadors. Penny Palfrey, Australian ultra-mararathon open water swimming world record holder, and six-time Paralympic medallist and five-time World Champion Fran Williamson, who will be attending the Grantham event. Additionally, current member of Team GB 2012 Paralympic swimming squad, Claire Cashmore will be swimming at the RGS in Knaresborough and the ladies of the Team GB Olympic water polo team have even pledged to take part whilst in training in Australia.<br />Event chair Roger Graves, Rotary Club of Grantham, says the idea has really taken off: “We have been running a local swimarathon for years here in Grantham and have raised thousands of pounds for good causes. We decided to see if we could go global and target efforts towards supporting End Polio Now, Rotary’s drive to eradicate the disease.” <br />Since first floating the idea on the internet, via Facebook and other social media sites, the event has rapidly gone worldwide. Paul Wilson, RGS social media co-ordinator added “The support from across the world is just amazing. To have the backing of swimming legends like Penny, Fran and Claire is fantastic. The 25th of February is going to be an amazing day and I would urge anyone who is interested in taking part to contact their local Rotary club which will be delighted to help. I am sure we are going to raise hundreds of thousands of pounds and have a great time in the process.”<br />The eradication of polio has been Rotary’s top priority since 1985. In that time, the number of cases has dropped by 99-percent across the world. Rotarians fundraise and work with health partners to administer the vaccine to every child under the age of five in developing countries, protecting them from the crippling and, at times, fatal disease. <br />Interested parties can find their nearest event and need to register on the official website, <a href="http://www.rotaryglobalswimarathon.org/" target="_blank"><strong>www.rotaryglobalswimarathon.org</strong></a> or follow the latest developments on the <a href="http://www.ribi.org/cms/www.facebook.com/rotaryglobalswimarathon" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://www.facebook.com/RotaryGlobalSwimarathon?sk=app_106171216118819" target="_blank"><strong>Facebook page</strong></a><strong>.</strong> </div>http://www.redmondrousersrotary.org/2012/01/making-splash-with-rotaryhelp-us-end.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kelly Kyle)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4017964089428550476.post-7959829003788018930Fri, 09 Dec 2011 12:55:00 +00002011-12-09T04:55:19.825-08:00Community ServiceKelly KyleKidsMusicNarayan and JanetRedmond InnRedmond Rousers RotaryREKRowdy RousersVolunteers2011 Rotary Embraces KIDS - a Huge success in Redmond, Wa.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-B447mY4r5ng/TuIEQs6JCII/AAAAAAAAAYg/bjuZ7msSJLo/s1600/santa+hugging+girl.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-B447mY4r5ng/TuIEQs6JCII/AAAAAAAAAYg/bjuZ7msSJLo/s200/santa+hugging+girl.jpg" width="155" /></a></div>Tonight our Rotary Embraces kids, (REK) program went VERY well....as you can imagine. Professional musical enjoyment from our own members <a href="http://www.narayanjanet.com/">Narayan &amp; Janet</a> delighted the kids. Piano, trumpet and singing at it's BEST. Harp playing, singing &amp; story telling from Kathy &amp; singing in Japaneese from Yoko, our Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar from Japan...These were only SOME of the highlights. This year we focused on "holidays around the world" as our theme. Kathy told of the Jewish faith &amp; brought show and tell for the kids. Yoko told of the Japaneese ways at Chrismas time too. Our 16 low income families were treated to a 1st class party and food was ordered from our favorite <a href="http://www.albertsons.com/stores/viewstore?facilityId=403">Albertsons store on Hwy 202</a>. Store manager John Gillespie delivered the food to us.... at the <a href="http://www.redmondinn.com/">Redmond Inn</a>, who donated the space for us to use this year. Thanks to all who baked or brought cookies for all to enjoy. There was plenty to do and see as Santa &amp; Mrs Claus, made an appearance. Gordon snapped photos of kids, while they were asking Santa for bright, new, shinny things. Dancing and singing to holiday songs was a hit this year....even some <a href="http://www.redmondrousers.com/">Rowdy Rousers</a> got in the act....groovin' to the music. <div> <br />We handed out LOTS of family gifts, some "mystery presents" gift wrapped and donated by Cera.....and had wonderful WARM COATS to give all&nbsp; 45+ kids who showed up. <a href="http://www.yulestory.com/">The book, "Santa's first magical ride", </a>was handed out too. It contributes to our literacy campaign that we keep track of every year. I can't thank you enough for all the hard work and leadership that went into this community program spearheaded again by our miss Deana...the hostess with the mostess. The many ways our Redmond Rousers Rotary Club reaches out and touches people is quite amazing...and tonight you all are to be praised and thanked....over again, for all the hours of volunteering, planning, and helping.<br /><br />Set up and cleanup were a breeze. All the candy canes and food that were dropped on the carpeting came out, after a quick vacuuming by Deana, before we left the room. You all helpped stack chairs, consolodate garbage, and made the room look snappy for the Redmond Inn staff to do the final cleaning....THANK YOU. <br /><br />WELL DONE.....and congrats on our 17th year of REK = Rotary Embraces Kids. I'm so darn proud of what we do...and who we served tonight.&nbsp; Another year of warm fuzzies to celebrate....together. Kids gave HUGS as they left full and happy, and visions of sugerplums will dance in their heads tonight. <br /><br />My heart is full of gratitude....&amp; I'm sure the families we served tonight are happy and thankful too. <br />Please come see us anytime for <a href="http://www.redmondrousers.com/">FUN &amp; fellowship....Tuesdays</a> at the OLD Redmond Schoolhouse, in Redmond, Wa. ...5:30pm - 7pm<br /><br />Blessings!!!<br />President Kelly<br />425-765-5433<br />Redmond Rousers Rotary President 2010-2012<br /><a href="http://www.redmondrousersrotary.org/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0068cf;">www.RedmondRousersRotary.org</span></a><br />look for some pictures on our <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rotary-Club-of-Redmond-Rousers/121576829496?ref=ts">FACEBOOK</a> site soon.<br /><br />Ps...Our local FOOD DRIVE we held a couple weeks ago, just before Thanksgiving for <a href="http://www.nwharvest.org/">N.W. Harvest</a> brought in 427 lbs of food. Thanks to our local Albertsons, again, for letting us do our good work in our community. We are all tied together in many ways... THANKS!</div></div>http://www.redmondrousersrotary.org/2011/12/2011-rotary-embraces-kids-huge-success.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kelly Kyle)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4017964089428550476.post-3745012934351553052Sun, 04 Dec 2011 07:05:00 +00002012-03-22T12:35:30.022-07:00Blaine MilletCommunity ServiceCoup de CascadesEnd Polio NowKelly KyleKidsLeadershipLocal BusinessesOld Redmond SchoolhouseRAAM qualifierRedmond Rousers RotaryRuss NewmanKelly's story of our Redmond Rousers Rotary Club, comeback.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WsG-MaMLcC8/TtsZwDm1OcI/AAAAAAAAAYE/LqOt4BSbm28/s1600/Redmond+Rousers+COLOR+Logo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="background-color: white;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WsG-MaMLcC8/TtsZwDm1OcI/AAAAAAAAAYE/LqOt4BSbm28/s320/Redmond+Rousers+COLOR+Logo.jpg" width="232" /></span></a></div><div align="center" style="text-align: center;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: &quot;Helvetica&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; font-size: 16pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.5pt;"><span style="background-color: white;">Kelly’s story of the Redmond Rousers Rotary comeback.<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span><br /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: &quot;Helvetica&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; font-size: 11.5pt;"><span style="background-color: white;">I would like to take the opportunity to introduce myself. I'm Kelly Kyle......a Business woman, ARTIST, Photographer, Blogger, Wife, Sister, Step Mother, Friend &amp; Rotarian. Writing for blogs is relatively new for me in the past 2 years....although I loved creative writing projects in school since I was a kid. As an adult, when the mood struck me I would write about a trip here or there...or write long holiday letters to family and friends telling of stories and places I travelled. It's a wonderful giggle to look back at what you wrote 10, 20, 30 years later. Maybe something to post in a future story.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br /><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span><br /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: &quot;Helvetica&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; font-size: 11.5pt;">I think what I am most known for lately, is my community and humanitarian work with ROTARY. Caring about people and pulling for the underdog, is what I love to do. More specifically, the Redmond Rousers Rotary Club, of which I am the Current President, seems to get my foot in the door, when talking to people. I've taken on an unusual 2 year term as Madam Pres. Continuity, is a big part of being successful at any venture. When I stepped in as President on July 1st, of 2010, I had the enormous task of re-developing a club that was almost defunct. We were standing on our last leg of hope with only 5 members....and it was my job as the new President, to somehow, "save the club". So, I looked at this, as one of my biggest tasks at hand. Recruiting and setting some outrageous GOALS, then followed. #1, If we did not have people ..AKA....BODIES... in those seats, who cared about "community", then the club really was finished. So, I decided to stick to this #1 goal. I struck out one day, hitting the streets, getting to know my community. I met a man who changed the course of my life and it is ultimately, why I am writing this now. My world had a radical paradigm shift &amp; everything in April of 2010, changed. Enter Social Media. This was 3 months before I became president and a few weeks after I had gone to P.E.T.S., Rotary's President Elect Training Seminar. Saving our club's community history &amp; "Rousing" club image, was fresh on my mind. </span><a href="http://www.wom10.com/"><span style="font-family: &quot;Helvetica&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; font-size: 11.5pt;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #1b8be0;">Blaine Millet, of WOM10</span></span></a><span style="color: #333333; font-family: &quot;Helvetica&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; font-size: 11.5pt;"><span style="background-color: white;">, walked into my life that day, and started talking about Social Media Strategies. I was all ears. I knew nothing about it...but it was different, it was edgy, it was NEW. I liked what I heard. With blogging, we could control our future, not someone else's view of it. . After going home and doing some research, how could I not be interested...this was the future of business and communities everywhere. Social Media was coming on strong, and anyone who wanted to be "IN THE GAME" had better jump on....So I did. I bought into the plan. Now all I had to do was convince the other 6 in our club to do the same.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br /><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span><br /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: &quot;Helvetica&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; font-size: 11.5pt;"><span style="background-color: white;">I giggle a little, because then, some 20 months ago... I really did not know what Social Media was. Not compared to now, anyways. So I quickly approached the club board members, all 4 of us, and told them, not asked, but told them my plan to revitalize the club through a social media strategy and campaign. I was passionate. I must have been hopped up on caffeine or something, or doing a little jig.... cause all I got were wide eyed stares. I might as well have been talking about little green men from Mars!. It was an uphill battle during my 15 minute talk of fame, with hands slapping on the table, and a wild voiced presentation. But in the end, I persuaded them, or maybe just scared them or wore them out. I don't know. But, they gave my ideas and me a chance to do something I believed in...even if I had only heard of it less than one week ago. But they did not know that.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br /><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span><br /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: &quot;Helvetica&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; font-size: 11.5pt;"><span style="background-color: white;">I was allowed to spend money and time on what was perceived, a selfish project for ME. So, with that said, I got a little help from my new friend, Blaine in producing the effects of a well thought out plan. We were to use social Media to attract new people and to do good with our Rotary content. Nothing else the club had tried over the past 4 years, had worked, our numbers were down to critical mass 7. The number of committed members were right there, only 3 staring back at me. We were in the position of being down, but not out.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br /><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span><br /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: &quot;Helvetica&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; font-size: 11.5pt;">I had "won", but only after a long 15 minute "rant", that I like to call my "passion", coming out. I had sealed my fate...good or bad, and I was headed in a unknown and untried direction for a Rotary Club. I could feel all 3000 pair of eyes on me as I tried something new. I felt a little numb &amp; like Christopher Columbus setting out to find a new world. (Funny, some days, it still feels a little like that first day over and over again, but now with a familiar, ring to it.) It has been 18 months now, and praises, awards and accolades later... I am the district 5030 supper star. I was awarded the ROTARIAN of the YEAR award for our district of 3000 people...and 54 clubs. AWE inspiring stuff. There is a U-tube video, on our </span><a href="http://www.redmondrousersrotary.org/"><span style="font-family: &quot;Helvetica&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; font-size: 11.5pt;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #1b8be0;">www.redmondrousersrotary.org</span></span></a><span style="color: #333333; font-family: &quot;Helvetica&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; font-size: 11.5pt;"><span style="background-color: white;"><o:p></o:p></span></span><br /><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span><br /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: &quot;Helvetica&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; font-size: 11.5pt;"><span style="background-color: white;">Proud? Damn straight...I am. I feel like the Queen of my Castle....Momma of my flock, and worth every minute I spend...working on making a better life for kids and families in need. Every time I have a bad day....I think of others who sleep in tents, or who do not have enough to eat, or who do not have a family to love them. I know I make a difference, and am extremely proud of what WE do in Rotary....helping others. I guess, I really don't know how to do anything else, any better...or I would do that.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br /><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span><br /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: &quot;Helvetica&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; font-size: 11.5pt;"><span style="background-color: white;">So, to conclude this story and bring you up to date on what happened after my 1st year as President, July 1 2010 to June 30, 2011... I recruited 23 new people into our club. WOW....that is amazing, even for me to re-read that stat. An unbelievably rare accomplishment at any level of recruiting in a Rotary club, especially when I didn't know what Social Media really was. We won 3 more awards, the Presidential citation, the literacy zone and district awards, made a lot of new friends, made my mom proud and made a great story to tell my grand children someday. So, that is the good news. The bad news is that all of the newbies did not stay in Rotary. Some of them decided it wasn't the right fit, long term for them...although they liked the club. Some lost their jobs, &amp; moved away...But MOST of them stayed. Our Club now has 18 solid members in it. I have the good fortune to say, they are all now friends of mine.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br /><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span><br /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: &quot;Helvetica&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; font-size: 11.5pt;"><span style="background-color: white;">SIDEBAR: I forgot to tell you about the catalyst to this story....and it matters, so here is why I decided to do what I did. One of my beloved and dear friends in our old club of only 8 people, was Russ. My longtime buddy of 10 years, Russ Newman, suddenly died after a heart bypass in Feb 2010. 3 weeks before his surgery, he shuffled into the meeting like an 85 year old man does occasionally, but this time he looked different. I said to him, "Russ what's the matter, why are you walking so slow?" He said to me..."well, my Dr. says I have a bad ticker and I need surgery". We proceeded to talk for 10 minutes about him and all he had going on. Who would feed his parrot ,was a big decision, I recall. He then pulled me close to him gave me a hug, and said to me, "Kelly-Girl", (his nickname for me) "You are going to be the best Rouser President EVER!". I was taken back by his confidence in me...and told him I hoped so, but I doubted it. We had had some really good ones in our past 20 years....like him, Bruce, Eric, Tom, Lisa and others. But somehow, his faith in me, was real, and I could feel it. I remember I cried hard when I found out he died in the recovery room after the operation. I was just making plans to go see him in the hospital, when I heard the news. I had lost my buddy, my pal, my one biggest fan &amp; supporter in this presidential run....of a year in my life. What was I gonna do now?....I cried some more. Then a few days later, I went to P.E.T.S....and found the courage &amp; faith he had told me about. I found my deep LOVE of Rotary and WHY I was there, training to become the new president. I was trying to revive an old dead club into a new alive club again, and it was going to be a lot of hard work. After this amazing weekend, I was now up to the challenge. Russ' words stuck with me...as they do today and everyday. He was and is a BIG part of why we are still here...and if I could reach out to tell him, thank you, this is what I would say. "Russ, Thank You, from the bottom of my heart for your kind words and faith in, Lil ole me. Love you, Kelly Girl"<o:p></o:p></span></span><br /><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span><br /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: &quot;Helvetica&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; font-size: 11.5pt;">OK ...so, back to the story of the newbies,.....Some of them listened to me and followed my urgings to start new committees, and to become new members within district committees and events. We even tackled a BIG new project together: Our new WORLD CLASS signature event, the </span><a href="http://www.coupdecascades.org/"><span style="font-family: &quot;Helvetica&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; font-size: 11.5pt;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #1b8be0;">Coup de Cascades</span></span></a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: &quot;Helvetica&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; font-size: 11.5pt;">. Our Bicycle fundraiser to help eradicate END POLIO in the world, just went viral with the news that we are now </span><a href="http://www.raceacrossamerica.org/"><span style="font-family: &quot;Helvetica&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; font-size: 11.5pt;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #1b8be0;">a RAAM qualifier</span></span></a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: &quot;Helvetica&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; font-size: 11.5pt;">. Some members I know better than others, but all in all, we are working towards a common GOAL; to make our community a better place, to live, work and do business together...through Service Above Self...our ROTARY motto. Once again in our 21 year history, the Redmond Rousers Rotary Club is on the Map, literally. Our newest venture in Social Media is an ad placement on the </span><a href="http://www.4thavemaps.com/"><span style="font-family: &quot;Helvetica&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; font-size: 11.5pt;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #1b8be0;">4th AVE MAPS</span></span></a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: &quot;Helvetica&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; font-size: 11.5pt;">...a new advertising piece that is an interactive MAP of the area for residents and new people in town. Microsoft has put their TAG in it for people to use as a scan-able device to go to different websites to see more info about the companies in the MAP. We plan to use it to attract more attention to our 425 mile Coup de Cascades biking event in Aug 18th &amp; 19th of 2012. Along with that, it will be a great way for people to find out where we meet and come see us for dinner on Tuesday evenings at the Old Redmond Schoolhouse. We meet at 5:30pm at 16600- N.E. 80th in Redmond. Hope to see you too for a FREE dinner with new friends. bring your business cards and a smile!. Check out our speaker schedule to find someone you might like to hear, and come on down.... we'll have a seat for you. </span><a href="http://www.redmondrousersrotary.org/"><span style="font-family: &quot;Helvetica&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; font-size: 11.5pt;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #1b8be0;">www.RedmondRousersRotary.org</span></span></a><span style="color: #333333; font-family: &quot;Helvetica&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; font-size: 11.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span><br /><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span><br /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: &quot;Helvetica&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; font-size: 11.5pt;"><span style="background-color: white;">Kelly Kyle - Artist, Humanitarian, Friend &amp; President of the Redmond Rousers Rotary Club.</span></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="background-color: white;"><br />check out my personal blog too:</span><br /><a href="http://www.creativeartbykelly.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-family: &quot;Helvetica&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; font-size: 11.5pt;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #1b8be0;">www.CreativeARTbyKelly.blogspot.com</span></span></a><span style="color: #333333; font-family: &quot;Helvetica&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; font-size: 11.5pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>http://www.redmondrousersrotary.org/2011/12/kellys-story-of-our-redmond-rousers.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kelly Kyle)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4017964089428550476.post-7795069522474394393Sun, 04 Dec 2011 05:23:00 +00002011-12-03T21:23:40.432-08:00Bucket ListCommunity ServiceEnd Polio NowRedmond Rousers RotaryVolunteersWorld PeaceWhere are we going, and how do we get YOU to go with us?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-dgnBuWSbNsM/Ttr_tp45CTI/AAAAAAAAAX0/ip-7sWdGQnc/s1600/20090621_GB_543.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-dgnBuWSbNsM/Ttr_tp45CTI/AAAAAAAAAX0/ip-7sWdGQnc/s320/20090621_GB_543.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>How do we get <strong>World Peace</strong>....seems like a straightforward question to ask....Where are we going and how do we get YOU to go with us?...but there is an underlying current to questions like this. People tend to say" What's in it for me".... and that's ok. TIME &amp; MONEY are&nbsp;big issues in today's world. Or lack of money and time....what do you want to spend your disposable time &amp; income on. So let's see if I can educate and or influence you a little. <a href="http://www.redmondrousersrotary.org/p/redmond-rousers-not-your-grandpas-club.html">Let's see if we can see WORLD&nbsp; PEACE...together.</a> <br /><br />Do not do something if you see or get no measured results. That's where I love to talk about WHAT you actually get with Rotary...and the power of 1+1= many. So how do you actually ERADICATE polio? well, 1.2 million rotarians continue to work hard with other world partners to do just that. It has taken 25 +years...but we are almost there. Only 1% left...."<a href="http://www.endpolio.org/">We are this close" to ending POLIO</a>. <br /><br />When I was a kid doing simple math was fun 1+1 =2...right?...but as an adult, I see the power that LEVERAGE brings to the table too. Being able to leverage people and time and money is a powerful thing. Rotary brings that in to view in so many ways. When 3 people work together for 4 hrs, &amp; the good of a project you have 12 man hours. Results happen when you are able to leverage whatever it is you need. ROTARY is the VEHICLE...to help mankind, and move projects forward, in a positive way. <br /><br />Membership in our <a href="http://www.redmondrousers.com/">Redmond Rousers Rotary Club</a> is simple and FUN. For only 500.00 a year, you can make a difference in the lives of children and families in our community. This 500.00 goes to pay dues &amp; meals all year long, July 1st to June 30th. You can pay monthly, quarterly. 1/2 yearly or one time. It's up to you. </div>http://www.redmondrousersrotary.org/2011/12/where-are-we-going-and-how-do-we-get.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kelly Kyle)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4017964089428550476.post-6395461793947872154Wed, 09 Nov 2011 21:52:00 +00002011-11-09T13:52:56.042-08:00Coup de CascadesCycle to ServeCyclingUltra Marathon CyclingCycle to Serve - A Rotary Fellowship<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3F9hmrE2_Y0/Trr0Kq9O_xI/AAAAAAAAAXA/r04GtFYGz3M/s1600/0015.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3F9hmrE2_Y0/Trr0Kq9O_xI/AAAAAAAAAXA/r04GtFYGz3M/s200/0015.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><a href="http://www.cycling2serve.org/index.php?page=Membership">CYCLING to SERVE...</a> a Rotary Fellowship. Are you connected to this group? Learn new ways to serve and give back to your community and the world, &nbsp;through international cycling. <br /><br />In 2012 there will be a&nbsp; 4 day ride in Belgium.... go check out the details. See thier <a href="http://www.cycling2serve.org/uploads/FCS%20Newsletter%202011%20(issued).pdf">2011 Newsletter</a> to find out more. <br /><br />Find out more too, about our Coup de Cascades... a&nbsp;Rotary cycling event here in Redmond, Wa.&nbsp; This year's dates are AUG 18th &amp; 19th 2012. Join us and sign up now.... for a RACE or a RIDE....&nbsp; <a href="http://www.coupdecascades.org/">www.CoupdeCascades.org</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Contact: Kelly Kyle for more details. <a href="mailto:info@RedmondRousersRotary.org">info@RedmondRousersRotary.org</a> </div>http://www.redmondrousersrotary.org/2011/11/cycle-to-serve-rotary-fellowship.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kelly Kyle)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4017964089428550476.post-7295788105247916783Wed, 09 Nov 2011 20:58:00 +00002011-11-09T12:58:40.691-08:004 way testAdvocateCareersMedia DesignMonty ReedRotaryScott BellThey Shall WalkWhat's Bigger than you? - by Scott Bell<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uSaObpogIEU/TrroWQPvTII/AAAAAAAAAW4/zf4kEO_rHLk/s1600/logo-button-quick.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uSaObpogIEU/TrroWQPvTII/AAAAAAAAAW4/zf4kEO_rHLk/s1600/logo-button-quick.jpg" /></a></div>What's bigger than you?... The house...the company...the family...the world. Lot's of things are bigger than you. One of those "things" is the ability of a group of people to change the world. <br /><br />We have a lot of people speak to our club in the <a href="http://www.redmondrousersrotary.org/p/redmond-rousers-not-your-grandpas-club.html">Redmond Rousers Rotary</a>. One very memorable speaker, for me, was a man named <a href="http://theyshallwalk.org/about/monty-k-reed/">Monty Reed</a>, who had lead an active early life, and then been in an accident that left him crippled. Sure, he got depressesed for a moment or two. Then he got inspired &amp;&nbsp;he invented <a href="http://www.theyshallwalk.org/">a suit that would allow him to walk again</a>. He built it and even built a company around it. He did physical therapy and regained the ability to walk. He now speakes and networks gathering momentum to take his suit to the 3rd world countries where it can help the disabled walk. <br /><br />Oh, and we laugh at meetings too. Motivator, giving, laughter, community. That's ROTARY for me. <br />By - Scott Bell - <a href="http://www.mediadesignseattle.com/">Media Design&nbsp;Seattle</a>, owner&nbsp; <a href="mailto:scott@designmediaseattle.com">scott@designmediaseattle.com</a> </div>http://www.redmondrousersrotary.org/2011/11/whats-bigger-than-you-by-scott-bell.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kelly Kyle)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4017964089428550476.post-423366116884448306Tue, 01 Nov 2011 18:45:00 +00002011-11-01T11:45:36.765-07:004 way testCommunity ServiceRedmond Rousers RotarySocial MediaVolunteersUse your job to change the world<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span class="ecxprofile-usercard-hover"></span><div class="ecxprofile-usercard" style="display: none;"><div class="ecxpost-author"><div class="ecxprofile-header"><div><div class="ecxprofile-company">Microsoft Citizenship</div><div class="ecxprofile-affiliations"></div></div></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fWLTN3Rd4bw/TrA8_JC81PI/AAAAAAAAAWA/WEzRblz3Kv4/s1600/newsimage%255B1%255D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fWLTN3Rd4bw/TrA8_JC81PI/AAAAAAAAAWA/WEzRblz3Kv4/s200/newsimage%255B1%255D.jpg" width="179" /></a></div><div class="ecxpost-date"><span class="ecxattribute-value"></span>&nbsp;</div><div class="ecxattribute-list-footer"><span style="color: #0068cf;"></span></div><div class="ecxpost-content ecxuser-defined-markup"><em>By Dan Bross, Senior Director of Corporate Citizenship, Microsoft Corporation</em><br /><br />Here’s a question:<br />The greatest way to change the world is… ?<br />Last evening here in Portland, Oregon, KPMG’s Global Head of Citizenship and Diversity posed that question to more than 2,600 of the next generation of leaders attending Net Impact’s 19<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup> annual conference.The answer was simple – overcome cynicism.<br /><br />From Wall Street, to Main Street, from the halls of academia to the halls of Congress, from corporate board rooms to everyone’s living room, we have become a nation - and sadly a world - of cynics. And many of us believe with good reason. Rather than continue down that dark and depressing path, let me share an alternative route provided by Liz Maw, Net Impact’s Executive Director to the Net Impact Board during our meeting yesterday.<br /><br />It is estimated that workers in the US spend 250 billion hours working each year. Imagine if just 2% of those work hours were used to address a purpose – a social issue or a cause. That would translate into 4 to 5 billion hours of social change work each year and that’s just here in the US. I am not talking about volunteer time. I am not talking about taking time off from your job. I am talking about doing your job. I am talking about meeting your responsibilities, being accountable; meeting and exceeding your commitments but also taking a moment to look at your job through a wider more empowering and more responsible lens. <br /><br />We should think about the small things. How about less printing or printing on both sides of the paper; recycling your coffee cup; using Skype rather than taking that flight – the list goes on. But I am also talking about the big things. A software engineer developing an application for Windows Phone to measure the carbon foot print of our homes; a HR professional helping employees chart career paths that meet the needs of the corporation while increasing the employees sense of purpose through their job; a privacy attorney working in partnership with governments, advocates, and companies to protect free expression on line, the list goes on.<br /><br />How many times have we heard friends say, “my job is fine but it is just a job, I’d like to do more. I would like to make a difference.”? Well I believe that we can and we should do more. Each of us has the opportunity each and every day. We just need to think differently. We need to look at our jobs differently. We need to look at our jobs and our companies as agents of social change.<br />One small step we have taken at Microsoft is by forming the first Net Impact corporate chapter. We are now over 275 Microsoft employees strong and growing. The Microsoft Net Impact members have identified internal projects and are moving ahead in using the power of business to make social change.<br /><br />I am incredibly proud to be a member of the Net Impact Board, I am proud to be a member of the Microsoft Net Impact chapter, and I am proud to work for a company like Microsoft that embraces the premise that business can be an agent of social change. The greatest way to change the world is to overcome cynicism – making that happen is up to each of us!<br /><br />There are great ways to give back in our community....ROTARY is one of those ways. For more information, please email us at <a href="mailto:info@redmondrousersrotary.org">info@redmondrousersrotary.org</a>&nbsp; or call 425-765-5433 </div></div>http://www.redmondrousersrotary.org/2011/11/use-your-job-to-change-world.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kelly Kyle)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4017964089428550476.post-6393801769429629379Mon, 03 Oct 2011 22:28:00 +00002011-10-03T15:28:42.233-07:00Amanda KnoxBucket ListInfluencial WomenKelly KyleKidsKing CountyLovePresidentRedmond Rousers RotaryVolunteersWashington StateWomen in RotaryWorld PeaceYouthHUGS and KISSES to Amanda Knox, as the PNW supports you<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eaVkVPXHC3Y/ToowVwlWI0I/AAAAAAAAAV4/d15awvxDqjY/s1600/Sunflowers.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="214" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eaVkVPXHC3Y/ToowVwlWI0I/AAAAAAAAAV4/d15awvxDqjY/s320/Sunflowers.jpg" width="320" /></a>It's hard to think of someone who is inocent, being locked up. This case, in Italy has had so many twists and turns, but&nbsp;some underlying truths have been realised today, Oct 3rd 2011.</div><br />AMANDA is finally coming home. As a blogger &amp; writer, I am posting my opinion and commentary on it. I am happy she will be here in the PNW to heal and be loved by her family, and by all of us who really care. I , <a href="http://www.creativeartbykelly.blogspot.com/">Kelly Kyle, am an artist</a>&nbsp;. I am also the the current president of our <a href="http://www.redmondrousers.com/">Redmond Rousers Rotary Club</a>, and we seek justice for all. Rotary is a place to find justice...happiness and serve our communities, just look at our <a href="http://www.4waytest.org/">Rotary 4 way Test</a> that all of us ROTARIANS hold dear. In our club, our motto is: WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE.&nbsp;&nbsp;In our club, we help&nbsp; kids, families, in the PNW and all over the world. I hope Amanda's family will be able to help and love her and let her become normal again..start working on a Bucket list of things to accomplish in your life....Nothing in the past 4 years with this case has been Normal.... We love you Amanda... PEACE OUT, keep smiling....&nbsp; HUGS!!! from happy hearts in Redmond, Wa. </div>http://www.redmondrousersrotary.org/2011/10/hugs-and-kisses-to-amanda-knox-as-pnw.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kelly Kyle)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4017964089428550476.post-5132872802273312040Mon, 03 Oct 2011 07:40:00 +00002011-10-03T00:43:20.468-07:00Coup de CascadesCyclingFoodFree MealKelly KylePolioRedmond Rousers RotaryRowdy RousersBig Lake - a 54 mile BIG finish & stopping point for Coup de Cascades Riders<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><object class="BLOGGER-youtube-video" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0" data-thumbnail-src="http://2.gvt0.com/vi/ZQ2vb7oHsv4/0.jpg" height="266" width="320"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/ZQ2vb7oHsv4&fs=1&source=uds" /><param name="bgcolor" value="#FFFFFF" /><embed width="320" height="266" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/ZQ2vb7oHsv4&fs=1&source=uds" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"></embed></object></div>Call the Race what you will...thrilling, AMAZING....Awesome...But the 18 Riders who chose to do the 54 mile&nbsp;or 108 mile ride were having fun at the end and half way points on this destination. Big Lake Bar &amp; Grill hit a home run with everyone on the first ever <a href="http://www.coupdecascades.org/">Coup de Cascades Ride</a>.<br /><br />The food and attmosphere were great at the Grill. Hwy 9 in this area&nbsp;is pretty amazing for a nice bike ride, on a beautiful day. Check out<a href="http://www.biglakebarandgrill.com/"> Big lake Bar and Grill</a> while you are up in that area...you won't be disapointed. Tell them Kelly, from the <a href="http://www.redmondrousers.com/">Redmond Rousers Rotary Club</a>&nbsp;sent you!</div>http://www.redmondrousersrotary.org/2011/10/big-lake-54-mile-big-finish-stopping.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kelly Kyle)1